by our College Data Analytics TeamIs SouthArk worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
SouthArk is ranked #640 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Arkansas, it ranks #11 of 47 for value.
Read the full SouthArk value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
South Arkansas College is ranked #32 out of #50 in Arkansas for quality and #11 out of #47 for Arkansas value.
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South Arkansas College is ranked #640 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education South Arkansas College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SouthArk costs about $8,799. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $35,195 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,956 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,486 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,799 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $35,195 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about SouthArk net price and the factors that affect it.
What SouthArk costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SouthArk degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $51,824 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,195 | #640 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,944 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $51,824 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,195 | #11 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,944 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SouthArk shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,824 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,550 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,693 |
| Over $110K | $12,138 |
About 76% of SouthArk undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,820 per year. Get more details on the SouthArk financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SouthArk cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.